About this site
The King's official residence in Edinburgh, with historic State Apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
Why it made the universeUser-priority ISN Travel destination cluster
Castles & Palaces
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh · United Kingdom
GBRTicket required55.9527° N · 3.1723° WRoyal Palace
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes — visitor ticket required; advance booking recommended.
Getting there
- Accessibility
- Accessibility services and companion arrangements are available.
Know before you go
- House rules
- Working royal palace; closures can occur for royal use and official events.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical attraction selected
Map & location
Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
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